DEL is a Norwegian rock band formed in 1996 by Per Gisle Galåen, Lasse Marhaug and Kjell Runar "Killer" Jenssen. The band's music is mostly improvised and heavily influenced by drone music, space rock, psychedelic rock, noise music and obscure horror films.
Although the core of DEL is the aforementioned trio, they often invite guests on recordings and for live performances. Notable guests include Fredrik Ness Sevendal (who is an almost-official fourth member), Tore H. Bøe, Petter Flaten Eilertsen, Audun Eriksen, Campbell Kneale (Birchville Cat Motel), Kai Mikalsen, Antony Milton (A.M.), John Birger Wormdahl and Mr. Cosmonaut (Cosmonauts Hail Satan).
The band releases most of its recordings on labels run by the band members or their friends. Most of the artwork is done by Lasse.
How Do I Know
Del Lyrics
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What a spectacular redhead
You really seem like a prize to me
And you are so mysterious
When you are not delirious
Oh what you mean to me
And she said, how do you know me so well
How do I love you, tell me
With all of my might i'm indebted to you
I'm indebted to you always
There's something she doesn't know about
A secret he doesn't show about
A sensitive side all his own, oh my
She got her skeletons as well
Some secrets he know she'd never tell
People who keep her alone
And she said "How did I know you so well
Why am I not surprised?"
He said, "Baby, go to hell"
And that was the demise of their love
Don't ever pick up a man if
You don't think he'll understand
Don't ever trust yourself if you have a
History of being a loving fool
So that's what she got when she married him
A lifetime promise to carry him
Him and his every second of need
I do not know you so well
Not more than that one night
Do you still love me, oh tell me
With all of your might? I'm indebted to you
I'm indebted to you, my love
In these lyrics, Del explores the complexity of a romantic relationship that starts off with attraction and intrigue but eventually turns into disappointment and regret.
The song begins with Del meeting someone with an unusual name and being captivated by her stunning red hair. He sees her as a prize and finds her mysterious, especially when she is not delirious. He emphasizes how much she means to him.
The person Del meets questions how he could know her so well after only one night together. She wonders how she could love him so deeply and expresses her gratitude towards him. She feels indebted to him and appreciates his presence in her life.
However, there is something hidden about the man that the woman is unaware of. He has a secret side that he doesn't show. Additionally, she also has skeletons in her closet - secrets that she would never reveal to anyone. These secrets keep them distant from each other and isolated from others.
The woman realizes that she somehow knew the man so well and wonders why she is not surprised by his true nature. In response, he angrily tells her to go to hell, signaling the end of their love. Their relationship is shattered.
The song takes a turn as Del offers some advice based on their failed relationship. He advises against picking up someone unless they are willing to understand and accept you completely. He warns against trusting oneself if they have a history of being taken advantage of due to being a loving fool.
In the final verse, Del reflects on the woman marrying the man and realizing that she got more than she bargained for. She is now tied to him with a lifelong promise to cater to his every need. Del admits that he doesn't truly know the woman beyond that one night they spent together. He questions if she still loves him and asks her to tell him with all her might. He, too, feels indebted to her and expresses his love.
Overall, "How Do I Know" portrays the complexities and challenges of relationships, highlighting the importance of understanding and trust while also warning against getting involved with individuals who may not be able to reciprocate love and care. The lyrics explore the consequences that can arise from not heeding these warnings and the emotional toll it takes on both parties involved.
Line by Line Meaning
What an unusual name, you said
You remarked on his unique name, expressing intrigue and curiosity.
What a spectacular redhead
You complimented his striking red hair, admiring his appearance.
You really seem like a prize to me
You genuinely see him as a valuable and desirable person.
And you are so mysterious
You find him intriguing and enigmatic in his behavior and personality.
When you are not delirious
In moments of clarity, you appreciate his presence and what he brings into your life.
Oh what you mean to me
You express the significance and emotional connection you feel towards him.
And she said, how do you know me so well
In awe and disbelief, you question how he understands you deeply after such a short time.
After only one night?
You can't fathom how this understanding has developed so quickly, in just a single night of knowing each other.
How do I love you, tell me
You seek an explanation of how your feelings towards him have grown into love.
With all of my might i'm indebted to you
Your love for him is so strong that you feel deeply indebted and grateful to him.
I'm indebted to you always
You express a long-lasting sense of gratitude and indebtedness towards him.
There's something she doesn't know about
There's a hidden aspect or information about him that she is unaware of.
A secret he doesn't show about
He keeps a concealed secret that he doesn't reveal or display to others.
A sensitive side all his own, oh my
He possesses an emotional and vulnerable aspect that is unique to him, surprising her.
She got her skeletons as well
She has her own secrets and unresolved issues from her past.
Some secrets he knows she'd never tell
He is aware of certain secrets that she would never willingly disclose to others.
People who keep her alone
There are individuals who contribute to her feelings of isolation and loneliness.
And she said 'How did I know you so well
Surprised by her deep understanding of him, she wonders how she could have known him so intimately.
Why am I not surprised?'
Her lack of astonishment implies that she somehow anticipated the truth about him.
He said, 'Baby, go to hell'
In response to her realization, he dismissively tells her to go away or leave him alone.
And that was the demise of their love
This marked the end and downfall of their romantic relationship.
Don't ever pick up a man if
You advise against pursuing a romantic involvement with a man if...
You don't think he'll understand
...you doubt his capacity to comprehend and empathize with you.
Don't ever trust yourself if you have a
...you lack self-trust and have a history of...
History of being a loving fool
...being repeatedly deceived or taken advantage of due to your affectionate nature.
So that's what she got when she married him
When she married him, this is what she ended up with as a consequence.
A lifetime promise to carry him
She made a commitment to support and carry the burdens of his existence throughout their lives.
Him and his every second of need
She dedicated herself to attend to his needs every single moment of their relationship.
I do not know you so well
You admit that your understanding of him is limited and not as profound as he may believe.
Not more than that one night
Your knowledge of him doesn't surpass what you experienced and learned about each other in that single night.
Do you still love me, oh tell me
You seek assurance of his continued love and affection, desperately needing him to verbalize it.
With all of your might?
You desire him to confirm his love for you with all his strength and intensity.
I'm indebted to you
You acknowledge that you owe a great deal to him for the emotions and experiences you shared.
I'm indebted to you, my love
You recognize that your love for him has created a lifelong sense of obligation and gratitude.
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